Modern house with large glass windows and sloped roof in snowy landscape, interior with wood and steel design.

A modern house with large glass windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by snow. The interior features wood and steel elements with a fireplace and a view of the snowy landscape.

A modern house with large glass windows and a sloped roof is situated in a mountainous landscape. The first image shows the house from a distance, surrounded by greenery and hills. The second image captures a closer view of the house with snow on the ground, highlighting the large windows and the warm interior lighting visible from outside.
A modern house with large glass windows and a wooden ceiling, surrounded by snow-covered landscape.
A modern interior space featuring a large open-plan kitchen and living area with concrete floors. The room includes a long kitchen island with bar stools, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace. Large windows provide expansive views of the surrounding landscape.
A modern interior living space featuring a large fireplace, a hanging chair, and expansive windows offering a view of a snowy landscape. The room includes a wooden ceiling, a bench by the window, and a rug on a polished floor.
A modern interior space featuring a tall, dark fireplace, wooden ceiling with exposed beams, and large glass windows overlooking a snowy landscape. The room includes a patterned rug, two chairs, and a small table with stacked books. A person is adjusting the window blinds.
A modern house exterior with large glass windows, a sloped roof, and an outdoor seating area featuring a linear fire pit.
A hallway with wooden floors and ceiling, flanked by large glass windows offering views of a snowy landscape.
A modern interior hallway with outward-leaning glass windows, wood ceiling, and concrete floor, leading to a room with a fireplace.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a black fireplace, and a bookshelf. The room features exposed beams, wood paneling, and large outward-leaning windows.
A modern interior space featuring wooden cabinetry and a polished concrete floor. A person is seen reaching for items on a shelf in a closet area. The design includes sleek lines and a warm color palette.
A modern bathroom interior featuring a floating wooden vanity with dual sinks, positioned in front of a large window offering a view of snowy mountains. A spherical pendant light hangs above, and a fluffy white rug lies on the concrete floor.
A black and white site plan of a residence, showing the layout of three connected pods surrounded by landscaping and pathways.

Story

Curved glass walls and natural materials frame the Wasatch Mountain views. Nestled in the rugged terrain of Park City, Utah, Quarry House by RKD Architects is a masterful response to its dramatic mountain setting. The residence comprises three interconnected pods, each defined by a distinctive curved, outward-leaning glass wall that reaches toward the surrounding Wasatch Mountain Range. This architectural gesture creates a seamless visual connection with the expansive landscape. The material palette is a harmonious blend of cut strip limestone, exposed steel, wood beams, and concrete floors, all of which contribute to the home's textural richness. These elements are complemented by custom metal cladding, which adds a layer of sophistication to the structure. Inside, the home unfolds in an open-plan layout that prioritizes the landscape as the focal point. The main living areas, including the kitchen, dining, and living room, orient themselves towards the panoramic views, ensuring that the natural beauty remains a constant presence. The living room's concrete floors and fireplace hearth provide a monolithic backdrop, while a playful hanging chair and a built-in window bench enhance the space's functionality without detracting from the views.

## Design Highlights

Curved, outward-leaning glass walls that enhance mountain views Three-pod layout creating distinct zones within the home Use of natural materials: limestone, wood, steel, and concrete Open-plan living areas oriented towards the landscape Outdoor spaces designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living

## Key Facts

Feature Description
Location Park City, Utah
Architect RKD Architects
Year Completed 2023
Structural System Timber and steel by Spearhead Timberworks
Interior Design Erin Martin Design
Landscape Design Design Workshop
The outdoor spaces, including a covered dining and barbecue area, extend the living experience into the landscape, while a striking hallway framed by glass and wood offers a warm, tunnel-like passage through the home. In the bedrooms, the architecture's distinctive features continue, with outward-leaning window walls that frame the breathtaking views, ensuring that even private spaces maintain a strong connection to the outdoors.
Quarry House is a testament to RKD Architects' ability to harmonize architecture with nature, creating a residence that is as much a part of the landscape as the mountains themselves.

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Wall Finish: Cut strip limestone walls
  • Floor Finish: Concrete floors
  • Ceiling Finish: Wooden ceiling with exposed beams

Materials

  • Glass — Outward-leaning walls and large windows
  • Wood — Beams, ceiling, and flooring
  • Steel — Exposed structural elements
  • Concrete — Floors and fireplace hearth

Construction / Systems

  • Structural System: Timber and steel structure
  • Facade System: Curved, outward-leaning glass walls

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: warm wood tones, neutral concrete gray, black accents
  • Lighting: Natural light fills the interior, highlighting the textures of wood, steel, and stone.

Project information and images courtesy of RKD Architects. Originally published by contemporist.com.

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